USA study structure: July 2011

Friday, 22 July 2011

Mathematics with Computer Science BSc (Hons)

Department name Mathematics
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Course summary Mathematics: Year 1: Calculus; linear algebra; geometry; language of mathematics; mathematical spectrum; differential equations; probability theory and statistics; applications of mathematics; mathematics computer laboratory.
Year 2: A variety of topics in pure mathematics including real analysis, group theory and complex variable theory, and, applications of differential equations; options can be chosen from an extensive list including topics from all main branches of mathematics.
Year 3: Mathematical options; project or directed reading unit.
Computer Science: All Years: 1/3 of time is spent studying courses in computer science.
Qualification Bachelor degree
Awarding body University of Southampton

About University of Southampton The University of Southampton is a truly international institution with a global reputation for excellence in leading-edge research. The University was founded in 1862 as the Hartley Institute and was granted the Royal Charter in 1952. Considered to be one of the leading research hubs in the UK, the University of Southampton is ranked 95th in the world-among only 17 UK universities to make the top 100 (The Times Higher Education Supplement World University

Geology MGeol

Department name Ocean and Earth Science
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Course summary Year 1: Earth and ocean system; living Earth; Earth materials; dynamic Earth; key skills and field work; quantitative ocean and Earth science; other science modules.
Year 2: Palaeobiology; structural geology; exploration geophysics; environmental geohazards and mineral resources; igneous and metamorphic petrology; key skills and field work; sedimentary systems and processes; geochemistry; advanced geological field skills; introduction to earth visualisation.
Year 3: Independent mapping project; the evolving Earth; volcanic and mantle processes; global tectonics; sediments: ancient and modern; options from: microfossils, environments and time; palaeoclimate change; biogeochemical cycles in the Earth system; geodynamics and solid Earth geophysics; petroleum geology and mineral resources; environmental geology; sea floor exploration and surveying.
Year 4: Contemporary topics in ocean and Earth science; group project; minerals consultancy simulation; formation and evolution of the ocean crust; advanced research project; options from: environmental radioactivity and radiochemistry; global climate cycles; high resolution marine geophysics.
Qualification Bachelor degree
Awarding body University of Southampton

Chemistry MChem (Hons)

Department name Chemistry
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Course summary Students study the core subject material before offering a wide range of specialist courses, reflecting research interests that cater for every prospective chemist. Years 1 & 2: Students study comprehensive theoretical chemistry with an embedded element of laboratory based learning.Years 3 &/or Year 4: Students study an extensive range of advanced chemistry courses, hosted in Southampton, with different and complementary independent research experiences in each year. F1BC/F1GC students will replace two of their chemistry lecture courses with courses in medicinal science/maths.Typical course content: fundamentals of organic, inorganic and physical chemistry, advanced subject specialisation (eg natural product synthesis, materials chemistry, nanoscience, electrochemistry, medicinal chemistry, laser spectroscopy, environmental chemistry, X-ray crystallography), relevant and topical laboratory teaching, at least one independent research opportunity, possibility of an industrial research placement, skills training relevant to all potential careers.
Qualification Bachelor degree
Awarding body University of Southampton

Physics with Space Science MPhys

Department name Physics and Astronomy
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Course summary Years 1 and 2: Physics: Contemporary physics; classical physics; relativity; quantum mechanics; EM theory; solid state; minor subject studies.
Years 3 and 4: Physics: options from a wide range of advanced topics including: lasers; cosmology; nuclei and elementary particles; solid state; advanced quantum mechanics; research project.
Space Science: Provides students with an understanding of the objectives and particular value of measurements from space in the fields of: atmospheric physics; oceanography; hydrology; land utilisation; space plasmas; astronomy; geology.
Qualification Bachelor degree
Awarding body University of Southampton

Aeronautics and Astronautics and Airvehicle Systems Design MEng

Department name Engineering Sciences
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Course summary This programme provides students with an aeronautical focus and covers helicopters and fixed wing aircraft, engine design and avionics; a complete vehicle systems approach is emphasised and students also learn about modern design, search and optimisation techniques.
Qualification Bachelor degree
Awarding body University of Southampton
Program modules Year 1: Mandatory modules: introduction to aeronautics and astronautics; mechanics of flight; mechanics of solids; modelling and computing; design; electrical systems; fluid mechanics; mathematics for engineering sciences; mechanics; properties of materials; thermodynamics. Year 2: Mandatory modules: Aerodynamics; aerothermodynamics; aircraft structures; astronautics; computing; dynamics and control; engineering design and structural analysis methods; materials; mathematics for aerospace and ship engineering; mathematics for aerospace engineering; mechanics of flight; propulsion. Year 3: Mandatory modules: aerospace design 1 and 2; aircraft dynamics; aircraft propulsion; applied aerodynamics; management 1; structural design; and individual project. Year 4: Mandatory modules: avionics 1 and 2; design, search and optimisation 1; powered lift; and group design project; a choice from a wide range of optional modules.

Acoustical Engineering BEng

Department name Institute of Sound and Vibration Research
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Course summary Acoustical engineering demands a remarkable breadth and depth of study; drawing on disciplines such as electronics; mechanics; materials; manufacturing and signal processing; and consequently; acoustical engineering is an excellent degree choice for those who want to open up a broad range of scientific and engineering career options on graduation; and as a subject acoustical engineering demands a remarkable breadth and depth of study; drawing on disciplines such as: electronics; mechanics; materials; manufacturing and signal processing; a good degree choice for those who want to open up a broad range of scientific and engineering career options on graduation.
Qualification Bachelor degree
Awarding body University of Southampton
Program modules Principles of sound and vibration; electronics and transducers; analysis of signals (e.g. sound; seismic; biomedical); ocean acoustics and sonar; controlling noise and vibration (e.g. in buildings; road vehicles; aircraft); sound reproduction and musical instrument acoustics; perception of sound and vibration by humans; mechanical engineering design and computing; individual and group project work.

Economics and French BSc (Econ) (Hons)

Department name School of Management and Business
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Course summary Year 1 of the economics degree lays the grounding for studies, equipping students with the fundamental techniques needed; introduces the hottest up-to-date topics in the field; in years 2 and 3 students apply the skills learned to measuring the performance of economic systems large and small; students also start to be introduced to the intricacies of probability and prediction, and the problems of uncertainty; in each year of the French course, students take compulsory language modules; in addition to choosing a number of optional modules, some thematic in character and some more traditionally chronological in approach; modules in aspects of linguistics and in the language of current affairs and business are also available; French language classes are taught in French.
Qualification Bachelor degree
Awarding body University of Wales

Education PhD

Department name CREATe (Centre for Research in Education And Teaching)
Course type Research course
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Course summary Indicative current expertise and experience in the Faculty of Education includes: learning and pedagogy across all phases of education; curriculum development; assessment and evaluation; learning environments; crucial reflective practice and learning; intercultural and international education; postgraduate supervision; art and design education; sketchbooks and research journals; special needs; inclusion; behaviour problems; children's literature; story telling; early childhood; early years education; relational pedagogy; affective education; spirituality; religious education; science education; programme evaluation.
Qualification Doctoral
Awarding body Anglia Ruskin University

About Anglia Ruskin University Anglia Ruskin University is one of the largest Universities in the East of England with a student population of over 25,000. The Institution has a rich heritage of 150 years offering excellence in teaching and research. The University now attracts an increasing number of international students for its high quality degrees. The Institution has state-of-the-art campuses at Cambridge and Chelmsford with specialised study facilities which aim to offer student

English Language and English Language Teaching BA (Hons)

Department name English, Communication Film, and Media
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Qualification Bachelor degree
Awarding body Anglia Ruskin University
Program modules Year 1: Nature of language; glamour grammar; intercultural awareness; language and society; teaching practice; methods and developments in TEFL; phonetics and phonology; and vocabulary and semantics. Year 2: The methodology modules address aspects of teaching including language; skills such as reading and writing; pronunciation; vocabulary; and learner and teacher roles; the UCLES/RSA CELTA must be completed in 1 year. Year 3: Options from a wide range of language and linguistics modules such as: Phonetics and phonology; vocabulary and semantics; language power and identity; language acquisition; plus a dissertation.

Early Childhood Studies BA (Hons)

Department name Family and Community Studies
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Course summary The degree is centered on the study of young children's holistic development and well-being from birth to eight years, set within the contexts of family, school, early years settings and the wider environment; created in a response to developments in research and government policy, this course draws on a number of disciplines to produce graduates who can facilitiate and support the well-being of young children; the underlying principles and theories of philosophy, psychology, sociology, pedagogy, health and social policy are applied to early childhood; this is not a vocational degree but students will gain the knowedge and skills to enable them to take up a range of roles within an early years environment.
Qualification Bachelor degree
Awarding body Anglia Ruskin University

Business Administration MBA

Department name Human Resource Management and Marketing
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Qualification MBA
Awarding body Anglia Ruskin University
Program modules Core: human resource management; global business fitness; marketing management; strategic financial management; research methods for managers; decision making; strategic management; business analysis; dissertation; optional modules: 2 elective modules from a range of relevant business topics.

International Business (Dual Award) MBA

Department name Centre for International Business Research and Development (CIB)
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Course summary The course focuses on issues critical to all organisations within the global economy; the global economic slowdown, following problems in the sub-prime mortgage market in the USA, has made it all too clear how interconnected the global economy really is; this course emphasises the importance of multidisciplinary perspectives to the understanding of international business activity, including economic, political, legal, socio-cultural and technological perspectives; it is designed for those aiming at a career in international business and management; there are opportunities to take a double degree, either in Groningen in the Netherlands (MBA International Management) subject to meeting their (in addition to Anglia Ruskin's) entry requirements with regard to qualifying work experience, or to go to Basel in Switzerland (MSc International Management); in both cases, student are expected to spend the diploma semester in either Groningen or Basel; if the student opts to study at 1 of the partner institutions, they follow equivalent modules to those they would have studied had they stayed in Cambridge.
Qualification MBA
Awarding body Anglia Ruskin University
Program modules Core modules: PG Cert: international business environment and strategy; international management decision making; research methods for managers in an international context; PG Dip: international marketing; intercultural management; international accounting; MA: dissertation/major project; optional management theory into management practice: global perspectives; entrepreneurship and innovation; environment issues and policies; international management competencies; leading and managing people; strategy into action.

Children's Book Illustration MA

Anglia Ruskin University is one of the largest Universities in the East of England with a student population of over 25,000. The Institution has a rich heritage of 150 years offering excellence in teaching and research. The University now attracts an increasing number of international students for its high quality degrees.

The Institution has state-of-the-art campuses at Cambridge and Chelmsford with specialised study facilities which aim to offer students a contemporary learning experience. The University offers an extensive range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses and has built a reputation for offering professional qualifications.

The University has a truly international atmosphere with over 20% of its full time students coming from 100 countries across the world.

The University has a network of partner institutions throughout the world. The partner colleges offer credit-rated and modular courses validated by Anglia Ruskin University, up to degree level.

Rankings and Ratings

The University has the high employability rates with 91% of its graduates getting employed.
Nine of the subjects - Allied health professions (occupational therapy, physiotherapy, radiography); Applied social work; English; Music; Nursing & midwifery; Philosophy; Psychology; Theology & religious studies and Teacher training were rated 'Excellent' by the Sunday Times University Guide 2008.
In the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) for Higher Education institutes, Anglia Ruskin stood first amongst 'new' universities for Psychology, second for English Language and Literature (including contributions from Communication, Film and Media) and third for History.
Ranked top ten in the UK for its Welcome, Arrival and Orientation Programme for new international students in the 2007/8 International Student Barometer, an independent survey of current international students at UK universities.
Ranked 10th in the Green League 2009 by People & Planet based on 11 environmental criteria.

The University has two main campuses in Cambridge and Chelmsford. The cities of Cambridge and Chelmsford were rated in the top ten best places to live in the UK last year. Anglia Ruskin's campuses are right in the centre of both cities, with state of the art learning, support, and recreational facilities.

Cambridge
The history of the Cambridge Campus dates back to 1858. Located in the heart of Cambridge city centre, the campus has built several new facilities over the past few years. It has now evolved into a modern facility which functions as an ideal hub to stimulate learning and encourage interaction with the peers. The campus houses the Ruskin Gallery, the Mumford Theatre, a cafe, a restaurant, a bookshop and student support services.

Cambridge is a city renowned worldwide for its educational history, exquisite ancient architecture and huge cultural appeal. The city has quick access to London by train. The Cosmopolitan city has several key attractions that include shopping outlets, sports and leisure centres. It offers students a lively nightlife.

Chelmsford
The Chelmsford campus has a wealth of facilities including the new Health and Social Care building (with state-of-the-art medical equipments and facilities), the Mildmay sports hall with a well equipped gym and the recently developed Student Centre. The campus also houses the Student Village offering students a range of accommodation options.

Chelmsford is a centre of industry and commerce and as such has a thriving ambience for innovative enterprise,. It is a perfect destination for budding entrepreneurs. Chelmsford offers students quick access to London,(only 35 minutes by train) and has good road connections to the whole of the UK. With a population of over 157,000, it is a lively and thriving county town and is the focus for government, business, retail, leisure and culture in Essex. The local economy is strong with over 77,000 jobs in the area.

Peterborough
The Peterborough site houses the faculty of health and social care. It is located on the site of the Peterborough and Stamford Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and is within easy walking distance of the city centre. On-site facilities include the University library, a student common room and clinical skills facilities. Accommodation is located adjacent to the education building.

Fullbourn
The Fullbourn site provides a pleasant learning environment just a stone's throw from the city of Cambridge. On-site facilities include clinical skill facilities (including a theatre suite), a library, a computer room, a student common room and a canteen.

Applied Linguistics and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages MA

Department name Language Centre
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Course summary This course is suitable for those from a wide variety of academic and professional backgrounds and the TESOL route is specifically for teachers of English as a second language; it helps to provide an in-depth understanding of current theories about the English language systems and how languages are taught and learned; it focuses on aspects of curriculum and syllabus development, second language acquisition theories and classroom management, but also takes a sociolinguistic and socio-cultural approach to looking at second language acquisition, learning and teaching.
Qualification Masters Degree
Awarding body Anglia Ruskin University
Program modules Core modules: syllabus design and materials development; 2nd language acquisition; language teaching methodology; discourse in society; postgraduate research methods; options: in consultation with the Master's Pathway Leader, students may substitute 1 module for a module from the Master's in Intercultural Communication, or for an Independent Learning Project; this enables students to work independently on topics not provided within existing modules subject to the availability of a suitable supervisor.

Accounting and Finance and Economics BSc (Econ)

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£8,870

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Course summary Accounting and finance enables students to develop the skills and expert judgment for financial measurement and presentation together with an understanding of the legal framework regulating operational practice; accounting is concerned with the measurement and disclosure of financial information; accountants have a vital role in ensuring the accuracy of financial information given to private individuals, managers, investors, regulators, decision makers and the public; year 1 of the economics degree lays the grounding for studies, equipping students with the fundamental techniques needed; introduces the hottest up-to-date topics in the field; in years 2 and 3 students apply the skills learned to measuring the performance of economic systems large and small; students also start to be introduced to the intricacies of probability and prediction, and the problems of uncertainty.
Qualification Bachelor degree
Awarding body Aberystwyth University
Program modules Accounting and Finance core modules include financial accounting for specialists (the regulatory environment; valuation and measurement; group financial reporting; recent developments); management accounting (including recent developments); mathematics for economics and finance; economic principles; management accounting (fundamental concepts and techniques for decision-making); quantitative methods for accounting and business; financial management; the business environment; management skills; law for business; company law for business students; investments; computing for accounting and business; marketing principles; financial markets and institutions; the business game and corporate finance; options include financial statement analysis; analytical techniques for management control; the role and practice of audit; taxation; public sector accounting and financial management and case studies in accounting and business. Economics core modules include: Economic Principles and Skills, Mathematics for Economics and Finance, Computing for Accounting and Business, Hot Topics in Economics, Introduction to Financial Management, European Economy: Development and Integration, Statistics for Economists, Management Skills, Consumers, Firms and Markets, Business Cycle and Macroeconomic Policy, Wages and Employment, Corporate Governance and Business Ethics, Business Economics Project, Industrial Policy, Business Strategy and Organisation Theory (Motivation and Control and Structure and Strategy).